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Cheese Tortellini Summer Veggies

Cheese Tortellini Summer Veggies for a Fresh Flavor Boost

This Cheese Tortellini Summer Veggies recipe offers a quick, elegant meal featuring vibrant summer vegetables, perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 9 ounces Cheese Tortellini Use fresh or frozen
For the Veggies
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil or butter
  • 1 cup Zucchini Diced
  • 1 cup Yellow Squash Diced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 medium Orange Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 medium Red Onion Sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Flavor Boosters
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh preferred, bottled is fine
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with pecorino or nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste
For the Crunch
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pine Nuts Optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the vegetables: Dice the zucchini, yellow squash, and bell peppers. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the red onion, and mince the garlic. Chop the basil and parsley.
  2. Cook the tortellini: Boil salted water and cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions (3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  3. Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Add the bell peppers and squash: Incorporate the bell peppers, sauté for 3-4 minutes, then add zucchini and yellow squash for 5 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until soft.
  5. Combine and finish: Reduce heat, add drained tortellini, toss with fresh basil, parsley, lemon juice, Parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with extra Parmesan and toasted pine nuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh herbs and avoid overcrowding the skillet. Adjust seasoning throughout cooking for enhanced flavor.

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